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@article{197467,
        author = {Gowthami A and Devikasri S and Ganga S and Mega M and Menaka V},
        title = {CENTRALIZED APPLICATION- CONTEXT AWARE FIREWALL},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6661-6665},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197467},
        abstract = {Traditional firewalls rely on IP address and port-based filtering, which is inadequate for securing modern application- driven networks. This work proposes a centralized application-context–aware firewall that integrates policy orchestration with real- time traffic analytics. The system performs application-level traffic classification, enabling granular control over application behavior and accurate policy enforcement. Centralized management ensures consistent rule deployment, reduced administrative overhead, and improved operational efficiency. Overall, the proposed approach enhances network visibility, strengthens administrative control, and improves the security posture of contemporary enterprise environments.},
        keywords = {Application-Aware Firewall, Centralized Policy Management, Application-Level Traffic Inspection, Network Security, Real-Time Monitoring, Policy Enforcement, Network Analytics},
        month = {April},
        }